Harbor Panel Begins Work On Septic Tank Pollution
Destin Harbor Committee plans to address Old Pass Lagoon pollution with data on septic tank users along the harbor edge. County Commissioner Mike Mitchell, to chair the group, aims to gather a list from health officials Doug Sims. Preservation board member Jane Moore stresses precise mapping of septic systems and expanding sewer connections.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Old Pass Lagoon
Okaloosa County
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Doug Sims
Moore
Septic Tank Problem Open in POD Board Meeting
POD Board Member Jane Moore voices concern that the location and number of septic tanks remain unpinned and insufficient study has been done on the issue. The remarks highlight gaps in data and the need for deeper investigation.
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POD
Jane Moore
Harbor committee eyes grants to clean lagoon water
Mitchell outlines plan to form a harbor planning committee to tackle lagoon pollution. The group would seek federal grant money, use existing laws, and avoid new legislation while intergovernmental reps work toward a long term cleanup. Nominees include Mitchell as chair and representatives from POD Destin Chamber and other local bodies plus state agencies.
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Mitchell
POD
Harbor Planning and Coordinating Committee
Moore
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Florida State University
Okaloosa County
Go Or Veto Causeway Bill Faces Graham Decision
The fate of a local bill to create a Choc tawhatchee Bay causeway or bridge authority rests with Gov. Bob Graham. Audubon Society, Walton County officials, chambers of commerce, and the Sierra Club urge him to veto. An aide says the governor will decide in coming days, with past precedent suggesting possible dormancy or signature for immediate votes.
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Vanita Trippe
Choctawhatchee Bay
Bob Graham
Graham
James Ward
The
Audubon Society
Walton County Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Sierra Club
Sam Ard
Ward
Ard
Charles Lee
Presi
Northwest Florida Water District faces budget shortfall
NWFWMD officials warn of a minimum $600000 deficit with a possible 50 percent staff cut for 1983 84 as House proposals seek 97000 for Old Pass Lagoon study and 56000 for Choctawhatchee Bay model. Senate backs only 550000. compromise around 550000 could force deep program cuts.
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Ingrid Kreis
Northwest
House
Senate
Nwfwmd
George Fisher
Fisher
Corps officials tour jetty system seeking interim fix
Coast engineers and Army Corps leaders from Washington D C and regional offices toured the East Pass jetty system to evaluate interim fixes. Partial or total closure of the west weir is being considered to reduce shoaling and hazards for Destin boats, with a decision pending further study and a follow up meeting.
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Vanita Trippe
East Pass
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dennis Wilson
Corps
Panama City
Wilson
Coastal Engineering Research Center
Washington, D.C
South Atlantic Division
Atlanta
Mobile District
Af East Pass
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